"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS.
1884
ELIJAH H. MILLER, born July 11, 1838, is the eldest of two children of JOHN
W. and SUSAN J. (UTTERBACK) MILLER, both natives of KENTUCKY, the father
coming to Indiana about the year 1835. When Elijah was eighteen years old
his father died, and being the only male child he took charge of the old
farm and of his mother. The latter died in June, 1882. Elijah received a
limited schooling in youth, and on the 1st of March, 1866, was united in
marriage with ELIZA SCOTT, who has presented him with the following family:
EFFIE M., EMMA C., JOHN B., ELGIN J. and ROBERT H., all of whom are at home
yet with their parents. Mr. Miller has followed farming during life, and
now has a good farm of 150 acres, all quite well imporved. He has dealt and
is at present dealing in live stock. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and their two
daughters are members of the Christian Church, and all are exemplary members
of society. Mr. Miller affiliates with the Republican party.
Data Entry Volunteer: Diana Flynn "ivie@tima.com"